Principal Embedded Software Engineer (DO-178C)

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 135,262 - 204,500; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a software engineer to design, develop and test control and diagnostic systems for aerospace power and control units. Candidates should have 8+ years in software engineering with strong embedded C programming experience and familiarity with safety-critical standards.

The role involves analyzing end-user needs, ensuring compliance with DO-178C lifecycle requirements, and providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust hardware/software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related field with 8+ years in software engineering.
• 5+ years of embedded C programming experience required.
• 3+ years in safety-critical software lifecycle (DO-178C) required.
• 3+ years in software for Generator/Bus Power Control Units preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test and integrate control and diagnostic software.
• Analyze user needs and system capabilities to meet program goals and data acquisition.
• Ensure compliance with hardware/software standards and IP protections.
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams on product development.

Skills

Embedded C

DO-178C

Safety-critical

Power control

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Master's degree acceptable

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a software engineer to design, develop and test control and diagnostic systems for aerospace power and control units. Candidates should have 8+ years in software engineering with strong embedded C programming experience and familiarity with safety-critical standards.

The role involves analyzing end-user needs, ensuring compliance with DO-178C lifecycle requirements, and providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust hardware/software